Kirkby Stephen Grammar School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Westmorland and Furness |
| Address | Christian Head, CA17 4HA |
| School Website | www.ksgs.cumbria.sch.uk |
| Telephone | 1768371693 |
| URN | 137107 |
School Census
| Total | 352 |
| Girls/Boys | 180/172 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.1%/48.9% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 2.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 51 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 18.5% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 30/01/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 30/01/2024 | Good |
| 04/10/2022 | Inadequate |
| 12/09/2017 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 30/01/2024 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 04/10/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Inadequate |
| Inspection Date | 12/09/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 30 January 2024 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 04 October 2022 | School inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 12 September 2017 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 17 January 2017 | Full inspection: Inadequate | View |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: Good | View |
| 14 February 2012 | Academy conversion letter | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46.90% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 61.20% |
| Entering EBacc | 14.30% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.06 |
| Progress 8 | -0.02 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 32% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 63% |
| Entering EBacc | 4% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.69 |
| Progress 8 | 0.02 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.2 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 44% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 64% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.87 |
| Progress 8 | -0.16 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 102 |
| As first preference | 90 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 90 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 90 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As first preference | 55 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 55 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 55 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.02% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 74 |
| As first preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 9 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 62 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 62 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As first preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 48 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 46 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As first preference | 67 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 67 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 67 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 56 |
| As first preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 3 |
| Total Offers Made | 42 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 38 |
| second preference offers | 3 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As first preference | 61 |
| As second preference | 13 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 61 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 61 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 83 |
| As first preference | 62 |
| As second preference | 15 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 64 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 62 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 72 |
| As first preference | 50 |
| As second preference | 18 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 51 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 50 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As first preference | 63 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 67 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 63 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 77 |
| As first preference | 61 |
| As second preference | 12 |
| As third preference | 4 |
| Total Offers Made | 61 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 61 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 61% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 33% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 0% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 14% |
| not applicable | 74% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 11% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 4% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 31% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 29% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| dont know | 7% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 13% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 36% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 8% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 10% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 28% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 56% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 93% |
| no | 7% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.1% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
Kirkby Stephen Primary School
(0.34 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Nateby Road, , CA17 4AE